Plan Your Perfect Valentine's Day in Australia

Valentine’s Day is closely associated with romantic love and has evolved into an occasion on which lovers can express their love for each other by gifting flowers, chocolates, expensive accessories or by sending greeting cards. It is celebrated globally on the 14th of February every year embracing the sense of adoration, thus the day is an opportunity for you to communicate your love towards your special someone. Most restaurants will be booked out, cinemas full, lots of picnics in the park and lots of red hearts in the shopping centres, so it will be a challenge to create new memories with your partner at an ideal venue. Here is a list of activities you can do with your partner for a memorable Valentine's Day.

Romantic Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Taking your date out to a fancy restaurant is one of the favorite things lovers like to do but what if it's on a romantic dinner cruise in Sydney. Hop on one of these cruises and impress your significant other with a breathtaking dining experience coupled with spectacular night views of the Sydney skyline. You can choose from a numerous array of vessels but the popular Australian-built catamaran boasting three expansive outer decks, is perfect for having special moments with your partner with only the illuminated harbour and its precinct as spectators. Feast on a seasonal Valentine’s Day menu along with drinks like beer, wine and other beverages, a perfect end to a perfect evening. While you're on this Valentine’s day cruise don't forget to click memorable photos together as you cruise past the historic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, illuminated with sparkling and bright colours.

Exhilarating Drive on the Oodnadatta Track, South Australia

The Oodnadatta Track is an acclaimed 620 kilometers of frontier that takes its travellers on an inspiring journey of exploration, thrill and discovery. Bring your favourite person and travel through this outrageous track, in the red hot heart of South Australia and meet some friendly group of Aussie characters and admire the bare beauty of the red-earth desert. Following this track will enable you to get away from the tourist mobs while passing through various stunning and bizarre attractions– drive through the inland seabed, following the trade routes of ancient aboriginals and past the remains of the Old Ghan Railway. Gaze at Maree’s unexpected sculpture park, mingle with the locals at the unusual outpost of William Creek, marvel at the iconic Algebuckina rail bridge, the longest in South Australia and finally, stop at the famous Pink Roadhouse in Oodnadatta and enjoy a quick bite of the Oodnaburger. There’s also a pub and a museum if you're looking to lay back a bit and take it easy for the night. The spot looks somewhere straight out of a wild west movie with only a small population along with limited resources. The final stretch takes you to Marla where the track is relatively better, letting you travel a bit faster. 4WDs are recommended for this journey and it is recommended to avoid the mid-summer season when temperature soars up to 50 degree Celsius!

Meet New Friends at Australia Zoo, Queensland

If you and your partner love animals, you will definitely love this experience. The Australia Zoo covering 700 acres of land is owned by Terri Irwin, the widow of the legendary Steve Irwin. The Crocodile Environment Park was created by Steve Irwin himself and acts as a safe haven for rescue crocodiles and is a popular spot for conservation shows. Discover why animals are important for the wild and meet some friends like the Sumatran tigers, red pandas, komodo dragons, meerkats , wedge-tailed eagles and many more. You will also get a once in a lifetime opportunity to come face to face with the humongous southern white rhino and discover why they are special along with a chance to pat these big boys.